Star AwardIn 2009, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board created a designation of “high performing school” for nursing schools who have both an undergraduate pre-licensure graduation rate and a first-time NCLEX pass rate of 85% or higher. Out of approximately 100 nursing schools in the state, the College was 1 of 13 schools in 2009 and 1 of 9 in 2010 to receive this designation and has continued to be included annually.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

For individuals seeking to become a registered nurse. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing prelicensure program provides the broad educational preparation necessary to make an efficient transition into the complex world of healthcare and move quickly into leadership positions.

The Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed to prepare a competent, self-directed, general practitioner of nursing who can assume increasing responsibility and leadership in the delivery of nursing care. In consideration of the preparation of a general practitioner, all individuals who apply for admission and are enrolled in the undergraduate program must be able to perform the essential functions required of a registered nurse.

Becoming a Registered Nurse:

students must graduate from an accredited nursing program and

pass the National Council of Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Accreditation: UT Arlington’s BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and prepares graduates to pass the NCLEX-RN with all the competencies recommended by the Texas Board of Nursing. (http://www.bon.state.tx.us)

In the Sophomore year, students take additional required courses: Pharmacology and Pathophysiology.

Prerequisite courses provide a foundation for the nursing major

All prerequisite courses (including the elective course) must be completed before beginning the clinical nursing courses.

Online format requires significant computer skills and equipment

Acceptance to the upper division nursing program is highly competitive and based primarily on science and prerequisite GPAs. The upper division nursing curriculum is divided into four semesters to provide continuity, and integration in the learning experiences. Only 120 are admitted into the BSN on-campus program each fall and spring semester.

In the online program, partner hospital clinical sites will vary each semester. Priority will be given to students employed by partners.

Courses: Clinical nursing courses are taught sequentially. Clinical courses in one semester may not be taken without completion of the clinical courses in the preceding semester.

Patient care:

Learning experiences are provided at a variety of institutions and agencies.

Acute care hospitals as well as community agencies including public schools, home health agencies, nursing homes and day care centers provide a broad variety of clinical nursing practice experiences.

The Smart Hospital™ is a virtual hospital in which computerized simulators serve as patients, is a learning laboratory in which students gain confidence and competence in giving safe patient care.